It’s that time of year again where project, purchasing and site engineers all around the UK are planning equipment overhauls, installation and decommissioning projects.

As a result, July through to October can be a highly-stressed and positively charged period. Project managers have to battle with holiday cover, manpower and skills shortages. Getting the job done to the right quality and safety standard within a tight fixed time frame is challenging and even more so when you know life will throw in a few ‘curved-balls’ just to keep you on your toes!

Plan for the Unexpected - Partnering with the right suppliers and contractors is the key to project success. Working with experienced teams, who require little or no supervision, can be the difference between having ‘total peace of mind’ or ‘restless sleepless nights, waiting for a phone call’.